Homeschool Science and Engineering Academy is a series of bi-monthly programs held at the museum from September to May that are designed to supplement students' learning and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based topics.
Holotypes in the museum's recent invertebrates collection
Species new to science that VMNH staff, past and present, are directly responsible for naming
People reached through educational programming since January 2021
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The Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) has received a $25,000 grant from the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust in support of the 2022-23 Virginia Museum of Natural History Science Outreach Initiative.
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Sunday - Monday: Closed
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$5 for ages 3-17, seniors 60+, and college students
FREE for children under 3, museum members, and members of ASTC participating institutions
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